In mid-2005 he began work on a second album with the intention of creating something organic, classic and real. True to his indie spirit, when it came time to record and funds weren't readily available, he called out to his grass-roots fan base for assistance. Loyal fans, eager for a second release, pre-ordered the upcoming album and a small back-log of unreleased demos, generating enough revenue for a completely fan-funded album.
Mattox's stunning sophomore release, Prizefighter [November 1, 2005] is already a knock-out with fans. "My goal was to spend the time and make an album that is easily accessible to people; something they could grasp onto and call their own," he says. He took the better part of 6 months off the road and came up with eleven tales of turmoil and triumph that bob and weave beautifully throughout this stark masterpiece. Mattox and his band recorded Prizefighter during an eight week lock-out with Producer John Briglevich (Goo Goo Dolls, Edwin McCain, Chuck D) at Sonica Recording Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. "I wanted Prizefighter to be very much about my personal struggles this past year," says Mattox "I needed it to reflect who I am as a person and stand as an example for what you can accomplish if you just get up, dust yourself off, and keep going."
Mattox and his band are currently out on the road in support of Prizefighter. "I have had the pleasure of collaborating with a lot of really good musicians over the past two years," says Mattox, "but there's nothing more powerful than sharing a stage and making a record with my best friends." His current touring line-up includes long-time drummer Andy Bauer, keys and rhythm guitarist Rivers Pearce, bassist Mike Lamond and lead guitarist Chris Skogen. Mattox lives in Athens, Georgia, while the band resides in Atlanta, allowing them the privilege of calling both places "home".
Mattox has seen national success on MTV's Real World, Turner Network Television's NASCAR, Delta Airline's Campus Movie Fest, "Good Morning Atlanta" on CBS, and has performed live on FOX Charlotte, Q100's "The Bert Show", and Music Midtown 2004 alongside the Foo Fighters and Switchfoot. His last two Atlanta performances at The Roxy Theatre had over 1,000 in attendance and he has recently seen airplay on The UK's SKY Channel 905, XM radio, Atlanta, Ga.'s 99x, Macon, Ga.'s Q106, and Auburn, Al.'s TigerFM.
Mattox currently reigns as an award-winning artist for:
"Best Rock Band" and "Best Singer-Songwriter" Flagpole Music Awards (Athens, Ga.)
"Best Front-Man" Atlanta Music Guide Music Awards
"Best Singer-Songwriter" and "Best Instrumentalist" Creative Loafing's Best of Atlanta
#1 on The Best Unsigned Band List Alternative Addiction
Creative Loafing says, "As long as Bain Mattox keeps writing simple, stunning, sad songs, he'll maintain both mainstream and indie cred."
Erased
Bain Mattox Lyrics
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No fretting, no moisture in eyes, eyes, eyes
I'm ready, I'm ready to cut ties
I'm ready, I'm ready to say goodbye
I wish my name was written
I wish that my name was written
I wish my name was written and erased
This morning, This morning is done
This evening, This evening has come, come
This morning, this twilight, this evening is jettison
This morning, This morning is done
I wish my name was written
I wish that my name was written
I wish my name was written and erased
I wish my name was written
I wish that my name was written
I wish my name was written and erased
Apart from your wheel
I am gyrating slow
I've broken your real
And become your ghost
I've said all that I could say
I've said all that I could say
I wish my name was written
I wish that my name was written
I wish my name was written and erased
I wish my name was written
I wish that my name was written
I wish my name was written and erased
The lyrics of Bain Mattox's song Erased are a melancholic take on the idea of saying goodbye and severing ties with someone or something. The singer of the song sounds ready and resolved to move on, with no sign of regret or sadness. The repeated lines "I'm ready, I'm ready to say goodbye" and "I wish my name was written and erased" reinforce this desire to let go completely and disappear from the other person's life. The latter line also implies a sense of wanting to be forgotten entirely, as if the singer feels they've left no positive impact worth remembering.
The song's imagery shifts from morning to evening, which could be seen as a metaphor for the passing of time and the different stages of a relationship. The morning represents a new beginning or a fresh start, while the evening brings closure and finality. The line "this morning is done, this evening has come" echoes this progression and suggests that the singer is ready to move on to the next phase of their life.
The last stanza of the song, "apart from your wheel, I am gyrating slow, I've broken your real, and become your ghost, I've said all that I could say," paints a picture of someone who has been caught in a cycle of toxicity and is finally breaking free. The image of a ghost implies that the singer has already left the other person's life, yet they still feel haunted by the relationship. The line "I've said all that I could say" indicates that the singer has already tried to make things work or communicate their feelings but ultimately knows it's time to let go.
Overall, Erased is a poignant reflection on the painful process of letting go and moving on from toxic relationships. The repeated refrain of wishing to be "written and erased" underscores the singer's desire to leave no trace behind and start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm ready, I'm ready to say goodbye
I am willing and prepared to end this relationship
No fretting, no moisture in eyes, eyes, eyes
I am not anxious or sad about saying goodbye
I'm ready, I'm ready to cut ties
I am ready to sever all connections between us
I wish my name was written
I wish that my existence in the past was recorded
I wish that my name was written
I wish that my existence in the past was documented
I wish my name was written and erased
I wish that my existence in the past was both recorded and forgotten
This morning, This morning is done
The early part of the day is over
This evening, This evening has come, come
The later part of the day has arrived
This morning, this twilight, this evening is jettison
The events of today are being discarded
Apart from your wheel
I am separated from your control
I am gyrating slow
I am moving at a slow and steady pace
I've broken your real
I have shattered your reality
And become your ghost
I have transformed into a haunting memory
I've said all that I could say
I have expressed everything that needed to be said
I wish my name was written
I wish that my existence in the past was recorded
I wish that my name was written
I wish that my existence in the past was documented
I wish my name was written and erased
I wish that my existence in the past was both recorded and forgotten
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@xDarkVegetax
Fun fact. When Robocop was walking to Dean's office, all the names that popped up when he was scanning her phone record was actually the names of the producers, directors, cast members, etc that worked on the film.
@carso1500
So it was an internal job
@ChanMan-mm7fe
Oh really? Cool little easter egg.
@troyherrmann235
also her name is karen of course
@DrCoomer_1
@@terrancethomas9792 what do you mean soon lol
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@sonarata
The way he says
"thank you for your cooperation"
was actually really well acted.
@IMaximusDMI
Yeah but its ruined that he winced as he shot the guy.
@chion6432
@@IMaximusDMI yeah what a waste
@zandyzain6241
He is shocked when it happen
@Rossriders
It was calm but you could feel the *venom* in his voice.